Drive indicators for control enclosures

Storwize® V3500 enclosures use different drive indicators, depending on the generation of your control enclosure model. Drives have two light-emitting diode (LED) indicators each; they have no controls or connectors.

The drive indicator LEDs on all systems use the same color and flashing patterns for both sizes of drives. Figure 1 shows the location of the LEDs on a 3.5-inch drive.

Figure 1. Storwize V3500 LED indicators on a horizontal 3.5 in. (8.89 cm) drive
LED indicators on a horizontal drive

Figure 2 shows the location of the LEDs on a 2.5-inch drive.

Figure 2. Storwize V3500 LED indicators on a vertical 2.5 in. (6.35 cm) drive
LED indicators on a vertical drive

Table 1 lists the status descriptions for the two LEDs.

Table 1. Storwize V3500 drive LED status
LED name Callout Color State Meaning
Fault  1  Amber OFF No known fault exists.
FLASHING The drive is being identified; a fault might or might not exist.
ON A fault exists on the drive.
Activity  2  Green OFF The drive is not ready for use.
FLASHING The drive is ready. Activity is in progress.
ON The drive is ready. No activity is in progress.